Original German WWII Flare Cannister - Red Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No 303 rifle slings with brass

303 rifle slings with brass fittings

Marked with Government contractors name

All bear WW2 dates and/or manufacturer codes and/or waffen amts

especially after variations of the MG42 (MG3) had varying rates of fire that depended on the weight of the bolt

Original German WWII Flare Cannister - Red Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No 303 rifle slings with brassOriginal Item: Genuine WW2 German 26. 5 mm flare signal that produces a red smoke streamer. These are the flares that would have been used in IMAs Leucht Pistole 42 during the War. The case is made of aluminum. The case is made of aluminum and may have a label as follows, although many have faded: The first line identifies the type of signal, line two shows the manufacturer and date of manufacture, and line three is the expiration date, if present.